Evansville Courier and the First Congressional District
An Evansville editorial decries the Evansville Courier for flip flopping on Democrats and for backing Evansville men regardless of outside counties. It argues for unity in the First District and endorses Azro Dyer if party lines allow.
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Bread Wife from Sullivan County Illinois Casts Husband into Mill Pond
Mrs Bread of Sullivan County Illinois asserts a scriptural injunction Cast your bread upon the waters is verified by her actions She reportedly cast her husband Bread into a mill pond but he returned unsubdued and crusty, remaining a figure of comic stubbornness.
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Nomination appeal and theater notice share stage in local paper
The Rockport Democrat endorses Azro Dyer for Congress as the most qualified and popular candidate, claiming he will represent all classes impartially. A London judge discusses premeditation in murder cases, contrasted with US standards. The Now Harmony Thespian Society announces a theater program for next Saturday featuring Worth a Struggle and A Decided Case, promising a strong performance.
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Blaine's temper incident and European nuptials teased
A Washington report recalls Blaine in the House accusing him of losing his temper while an Illinois congressman chides him for making a fool of himself. Separately, Prince Gregoire Bassaraba de Brancovan wed Mile. Raboulka Mursurus, daughter of the Turkish ambassador, with a Paris honeymoon noted as fitting for such names.
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Democratic sweep in Oregon signals 1876 victory
Official returns show a strong Democratic majority in Oregon. The commentary notes the handwriting on the wall for 1876. The passage mentions political trends and cites responses to the election.
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Quarrel Leads Farmer to Take Own Life Near Springfield Road
bas Hii Saurazuan a well to do farmer about six miles from here on the Springfield road shot himself in the head after a domestic quarrel with his wife. He was about 45 and leaves several children. Sanity is thought to be the cause. The New Orleans Bulletin reports a large Democratic meeting there with white man government rhetoric and a pledge to pursue the coming campaign with a hard line. God speed to their effort and repudiation of immovable neutrality.
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Fire damages Mt. Vernon office and mail files loss
A fire at the Mt. Vernon Republican office last Tuesday night damaged the premises and destroyed mail books and papers. The editor regrets the disruption to Mr. Prosser but hopes for quick restoration and notes the fire could have been worse.
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Noyes White criticized as “Old Noisy” in Mt. Vernon Democrat
The Mt. Vernon Democrat associate editor helped nominate the ticket at the June 10 convention. The piece profiles Noyes White as secretary of state nominee, described as a persistent office seeker with a dubious record and few ties to working men, while calling the convention fraudulent and predicting the ticket’s likely fall.
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Political Ticket Debated At Indiana State Convention
The Republican State Convention at Indianapolis nominated incumbents for state offices except Superintendent of Public Instruction. Ticket includes Secretary of State W. W. Curry Auditor Jas A. Wildman Treasurer John B. Clover Attorney General James C. Denny Supreme Court Judge Andrew L. Osborn Superintendent John M. Bloss. Democrats meet July 15 and may mount a strong challenge.
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Gerrymander Origin Recalls Elbridge Gerry’s Fame
A Harper’s Monthly July piece on Marblehead Massachusetts recounts Elbridge Gerry’s role in early revolutionary measures and his signatory status on the Declaration. It notes his leadership with Hancock and Adams, his governorship, and the enduring attribution of the term gerrymander to his district remapping.
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